Similarly, many online courses offer their own designations, such as the GCPE: Global Certification in Professional Events offered by the Institute of Event Management, or the IEPP™: International Event Planning Professional issued by the QC Event School. I would question the value of a designation that can be obtained simply by paying a membership fee. There is no study, coursework, or exam involved. However, you should be aware that these are often of questionable value.įor example, an organization called The International Society of Meeting Planners, offers designations such as CEP: Certified Event Planner and RMP: Registered Meeting Planner, which can be obtained simply by filling in an application form and paying $210 to become a member. In addition to the above requirements, all candidates must have 25 clock hours of industry-related continuing education within the past 5 years or have completed a supervised internship with a minimum of 200 hours of work experience.įor more information see You may come across other event-planning designations, typically offered by online courses and other lesser-known organizations. Alternatively a candidate can have 2 years qualifying full time work experience if they also hold a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in meeting, event, exhibition, and hospitality / tourism management. To be eligible to apply a candidate must be currently or recently employed within the industry (within the previous 12 months) with a minimum of 3 years qualifying full time work experience. Fees are currently $250 USD for the application and $450 USD for the examination. Issued by the Convention Industry Council, it evaluates the competency of meeting professionals and recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry’s highest standard of excellence.Ĭertification takes the form of an application to demonstrate eligibility followed by an ‘in-person’ examination at one of more than 450 testing centers in 166 countries.
The CMP designation is the foremost internationally recognized certification of the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry.
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